Sphinx

No, studies have been done that prove this. That said, VBLs don't work for eveyone.

Necro, that is...

Blow me, bitch.

Yeah! Maybe get some corporate sponsors and politicians to attend too! Maybe even restrict access and shit!

Dwayner sez: "DON'T DO IT! BOLTING IS RAPE OF THE ROCK." Seriously, from what i've heard, you don't want to use a bolt in a hole that's smaller or larger than what it should be. If you have a 10mm bolt, use a 10mm bit.

No, no, this isn't Beckfest. Don't worry about it.

Just what you asked for: and of course the new shoes: And the best pad available: Thanks, Grandma!

You stop sweating when humidity next to skin reaches 100%, according to Twight.

Seems like the problem with the Cloud is once you put it in the snow you can't find it again!

Your hyperbole makes me . Sounds like you wish you were hard, buy you aren't. You hiked up HOOD! OMFG, can I lick your boots? Yeah, winter is tough all right...good thing you're tuff enuff to HANDLE IT! STFU Sphinx. Like him or not, Beck's been at this shit hardcore longer than I imagine you've been alive. Give it a fucking rest already. BTW, where's YOUR fucking climbing resume, chump? Where's YOUR resume? Chump. I haven't ever read a TR by Beck about something technical.

I'd disagree with the marketing ploy business. TNF, Arc'teryx, Patagonia, etc are all still cranking out the ridiculously heavy shells that get worn to the mall. Yes, climbers are becoming more aware of weight, but I wouldn't say it's a marketing ploy. Either way, I don't care, as long as I can get the light stuff, I'm happy.

Your hyperbole makes me . Sounds like you wish you were hard, buy you aren't. You hiked up HOOD! OMFG, can I lick your boots? Yeah, winter is tough all right...good thing you're tuff enuff to HANDLE IT!

Does this include technical climbing? Could you give us a gear list?

WOW! A moderator got moderated! Holy shit, that's a first!

lame

Freedom of the Herd is actually very valuable when you're a complete newbie.

Yeah, man, keep it up, Dwayner's just jealous that you're stronger than him.

I don't have bulb or a microwave.

For more fun and entertainment with a microwave, put a light bulb in there. Don't let it run for more than a second or two, though. What happens?